In the KB (Woodland Park) case, which is proceeding with 1st degree murder, no body has been found. The suspect had motive, premeditation, known contact at the time of disappearance, months of digital fingerprints, video time stamps, and a loose-lipped rodeo queen.
In the SS case, there is no known motive, no prior contact with victim (as far as we know), any digital/video trail will only be for a day or two (IMO), and we are not aware of any valid tips provided by third parties.
Have to hope that SS is found and/or someone starts talking.
Right—LE can win no-body cases, but unless they have overwhelming evidence, it’s better to wait to see if she can be found. They only get to try someone once.